Mosquitoes Discovered in Iceland’s Wild for First Time
Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were found 30 miles north of Reykjavik, marking Iceland’s first wild mosquito record and prompting new questions on biosecurity, climate and biodiversity.
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AI-Powered Traps Help Save Wild Atlantic Salmon in Norway
In Norway’s far north, AI-powered fish traps use real-time scanning to remove invasive Pacific pink salmon, saving native wild Atlantic salmon and preserving local tradition.
UNSW Study Warns Biocontrol Could Empower Invasive Weeds
UNSW research warns that biocontrol methods may strengthen invasive weeds by encouraging plant cooperation, making them harder to eradicate.
Innovative CSIRO Study: Garlic Repels and Red Attracts Invasive Snails
Australian CSIRO study reveals invasive snails are attracted to red and repelled by garlic and coffee, offering new strategies to protect crops.
Chinese Court Prosecutes Smuggling of Over 1,700 Turtles
A Zhuhai court in China holds its first public trial for smuggling 1,760 red-eared slider turtles, aiming to curb invasive species.
Invasive Plants Ignite Devastating Fires in Bogotá
Bogotá faces severe wildfires fueled by invasive plant species like eucalyptus and pine, exacerbated by El Niño’s dry conditions, threatening native ecosystems.